MADAME FIGARO WOMEN OF THE YEAR AWARDS 2025

Presented by Estée Lauder
20 Years of Madame Figaro Awards

• 924 nominees
• 182 awardees
• 48 honorary awards
• €72,125 donated to charitable organizations

20 Years of recognizing the best among equals.
20 Years filled with emotion, selfless contribution, and dedication.
This is the legacy of the Madame Figaro Women of the Year Awards.
 
The award ceremony for the Madame Figaro Women of the Year 2025 will take place on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at the Nicosia Municipal Theatre (8:30 p.m.), in a glamorous event with a charitable purpose. Ticket proceeds will be donated to the foundation chosen by the woman awarded in the OPAP – Social Contribution category.
 
The Madame Figaro Women of the Year Awards have become an established institution, celebrating the creativity and contributions of outstanding Cypriot women to society. Through their work in business, science, and culture, these women serve as positive role models.
 
For the past 20 years, the Madame Figaro Awards have honored, promoted, and rewarded Cypriot women who, with dedication, innovation, ingenuity, talent, and multifaceted personalities, have made - and continue to make - a distinctive mark in their respective fields. From 2005 to today, over 924 women have been nominated, 182 have received awards, 48 have been granted honorary distinctions, and €172,125 has been donated to charitable causes.
The Madame Figaro Women of the Year Awards 2025, presented by Estée Lauder, aim to highlight and reward Cypriot women who have excelled, stood out, taken risks, achieved success, and become sources of inspiration for life and for society itself.
 
As every year, Madame Figaro, with the support of a special committee formed exclusively for this purpose, selected the five finalists in each category. Each finalist represents a shining example for our society and a valuable role model for future generations.
 
The 9 categories with the 47 nominees for Women of the Year 2025 are:

• OPAP Social Contribution
• Bank of Cyprus Innovation
• Dove Athlete
• ECOMMBX Professional/Entrepreneur
• Answear Fashion & Jewellery Designer
• Scientist/Academic
• Musician
• Actor
• Creator